No I do not. I go for Eucharist and mass. The rest are distractions. The state of the church here is likely a reflection of that. And I refuse to applaud for anything at mass.
**And I refuse to applaud for anything at mass**
I agree with this. The choir is not putting on a performance or concert. They are part of the worship liturgy.
If you decide to speak to the priest, check this out first: General Instructions for the Roman Missal (GIRM) It's also a great way to learn more about the parts of the Mass. Quote it, and they'll know you've researched this and you're serious: and, hopefully, they'll respond positively. God may be working through you in a special way in this...
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78. Now the center and high point of the entire celebration begins, namely, the Eucharistic Prayer itself, that is, the prayer of thanksgiving and sanctification. The Priest calls upon the people to lift up their hearts towards the Lord in prayer and thanksgiving; he associates the people with himself in the Prayer that he addresses in the name of the entire community to God the Father through Jesus Christ in the Holy Spirit.
God bless you!